BARGAINING UNIT MEMBER PROTECTION. A. No non-probationary Bargaining Unit Member shall be disciplined or discharged without just cause. It is agreed and understood that, under normal circumstances, the following progressive system of discipline shall be followed in disciplining non-probationary employees: 1. Verbal warning by supervisor or appropriate administrator with written notice kept by supervisor 2. Written reprimand by supervisor or appropriate administrator included in personnel file 3. Suspension with or without pay 4. Dismissal It is recognized that the seriousness of a problem may cause the problem to be dealt with at a higher level than in the order of discipline as listed above. B. A member shall be entitled to have a representative of the Association present during any disciplinary action. An opportunity for representation shall be afforded when requested by the member. C. In the event a complaint is made by any person or group against any Bargaining Unit Member, the Board shall notify the Bargaining Unit Member prior to placing said complaint in the Bargaining Unit Member's personnel file and the Bargaining Unit Member shall be allowed to write a rebuttal to be attached to any complaint placed in their personnel file.
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